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SUMMARY OF TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF THE POST GRADUATE TRAINING
AGREEMENT FOR RESIDENT/FELLOW PHYSICIAN OF
UPMC MEDICAL EDUCATION (UPMC ME)

Each Resident/Fellow Physician appointed and receiving training through UPMC ME must sign
a contractual agreement that describes the terms, conditions, obligations and expectations
concerning such appointment. The following information provides a summary of significant
aspects of that appointment and contractual agreement. UPMC Systemwide benefits and policies
are applicable to all UPMC business units including UPMC ME and are subject to change from
time to time at the discretion of UPMC.

Appointment Term: The Resident/Fellow Physician is appointed to the position of Resident/
Fellow of a specific Residency/Fellowship Program of UPMC ME for the maximum term of one
year. Reappointment is dependent upon Residency/Fellowship Program determination of the
Resident/Fellow Physician’s performance during the appointment term as being at least
satisfactory.

Policy and Regulatory Compliance: This appointment is subject to and contingent upon
compliance with UPMC and UPMC ME Policies and Procedures, as well as any rules and
regulations promulgated under those policies and any applicable federal, state, and local laws
and regulations. Please see UPMC ME MedHub for more information.

Residency/Fellowship Program: UPMC ME will provide a training program consistent with the
Program Requirements of the Accreditation Council on Graduate Medical Education (ACGME),
or similar requirements of the American Osteopathic Association (AOA), the American Dental
Association (ADA), the Council on Podiatric Medical Education (CPME) the American Society
of Health-System Pharmacists (ASHP) or the American Board of Medical Specialties (ABMS)
as applicable.

RESIDENT/FELLOW PHYSICIAN RESPONSIBILITIES

Program Services: The Resident/Fellow Physician will perform the services required by the
training program, under the supervision of the Program Director and Residency/Fellowship
Program faculty and at a level of achievement consistent with the standards set by the
Residency/Fellowship Program.

Licensure Compliance: The Resident/Fellow Physician will always act in conformity with
applicable federal, state and local laws and regulations applicable to the practice of medicine and
operation of medical facilities, and all UPMC policies.

Rotation or Educational Experience: While assigned to a rotation or educational experience at
affiliated hospitals or participating sites, the Resident/Fellow Physician will comply with the
policies and regulations in effect at the affiliated hospitals, specifically including without
limitation HIPAA and other patient confidentiality laws, as well as all UPMC policies.